Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 87463
School Leaving: GCSE
Tabled: 3 November 2025
Answered: 11 November 2025
Named DayQuestion
Helen Morgan
Liberal Democrat — North Shropshire
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to help improve pathways for school leavers without (a) GCSE Maths and (b) GCSE English qualifications.
Answer
Josh MacAlisterAny student on a 16-19 study programme who has not yet achieved an English and/or mathematics GCSE grade 4 or higher must continue studying these subjects.As part of the Post-16 Education and Skills Strategy, the department is introducing new 16-19 Level ...
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